A bridge has been closed in Cairngorms National Park after small pieces of asbestos were discovered along the pathway.

The hazardous material was found on 730 metres of path constructed in Ellan Wood Carr-Bridge.

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The path has been closed until the risk has been fully assessed.

Pete Crane, Head of Visitor Services, said: "We are working with the Woodland Trust, The Highland Council, SEPA and the Cairngorms Outdoor Access Trust to establish the exact nature of the contamination and how this has happened.

"We understand the risk to health is minimal but sensible precautions must be taken until we know more."

(LM)